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Charles Giuliano

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Publisher & Editor. Charles was the director of exhibitions for the New England School of Art & Design at Suffolk University where he taught art history and the humanities. He taugh tModern Art and the Avant-garde for Metropolitan College of Boston University. After many years as a contributor, columnist and editor for a range of print publications from Art New England, Art News, the Boston Phoenix, the Boston Herald Traveler and Patriot Ledger, to mention a few, he went on line with Maverick Arts which evolved into a website.

Recent Articles:

  • Fulper Word

    Damage Control for a Rare Bowl

    By: Jane Hudson - Sep 20th, 2014

    With her husband Jeff, when not making art and writing poetry, Jane is a partner in Hudson's Antiques at Mass MoCA. Here she considers the nature of condition and value.

  • You Word

    A Poet and Her Muse

    By: Jane Hudson - Sep 20th, 2014

    Decades later Jane Hudson, artist and musician, returns to her first love poetry. Here she evokes what inspires her.

  • Nature Word

    Studio Visit

    By: Charles Giuliano - Sep 20th, 2014

    Lee Kransner was anxious to promote the career of her husband Jackson Pollock. She invited Hans Hofmann the renowned German artist, teacher and mentor to a generation of Post War artists to visit the studio

  • Anita O'Day Word

    Errand Boy for Jazz Singer

    By: Charles Giuliano - Sep 19th, 2014

    During her week at Sandy's, from airport to airport, Anita O'Day owned me. Recalling running errands for one of the great jazz singers of her generation. What a dame.

  • Mulligan Stew Word

    Tirade in an Elevator

    By: Charles Giuliano - Sep 19th, 2014

    There is nothing more soulful and sensual than the rich baritone of Gerry Mulligan. A routine interview proved to be anything but as he was pissed about everything.

  • Bitches Brew Word

    Miles Combed His Hair

    By: Charles Giuliano - Sep 19th, 2014

    When Bitches Brew was released it changed the jazz world. I spent months researching a series of Sunday features on Miles Davis from Charlie Parker to this landmark double LP. Through Columbia Records PR guy Sal Ingeme,, a friend of Miles, I got to speak to him after the gig at Lennie's on the Turnpike. That night I learned a lot about Miles as well as the art of the interview. Come prepared but willing to improvise. After the first question all that research went out the window.

  • LAX Word

    First Visit to City of Angels

    By: Charles Giuliano - Sep 19th, 2014

    One of the first American critics to interview Elton John he invited me to LA for a party. There was a VIP on my plane and another one in the airport.

  • Native Dancer Word

    In the Zone

    By: Charles Giuliano - Sep 19th, 2014

    Three dudes enjoy an afternoon in the Combat Zone. Barry was dressed for success.

  • Ghosts Word

    From The Merit of Light

    By: Stephen Rifkin - Sep 19th, 2014

    Ghost from the collection The Merit of Light. Written in Provence.

  • Lunch With Dexter Gordon Word

    Frozen Schnapps in Copenhagen

    By: Charles Giuliano - Sep 18th, 2014

    Jazz giant Dexter Gordon was strung out and on the run when he fled to Denmark. He was off smack when I had a schnapps fueled lunch with him in Copenhagen. Not long after he returned to the States in triumph.

  • Royal Pain Word

    Childhood Encounter with the Duke of Windsor

    By: Charles Giuliano - Sep 18th, 2014

    My career as a journalist started young with an interview with the Duke of Windsor. It proved to be suitably imperious.

  • Sophisticated Lady Word

    Encountering Duke Ellington on the Road

    By: Charles Giuliano - Sep 18th, 2014

    An afternoon appointment to interview Duke Ellington led to a strange encounter. Beginning with an angry woman loudly evicted from his suite in the Eliot Hotel.

  • The Mooche Word

    Duke, Buddy Rich, George Frazier

    By: Charles Giuliano - Sep 18th, 2014

    As a teenager my first visit to a nightclub occurred when my Uncle Brother, a huge fan, took me to see Duke Ellington at Storyville in Copley Square. Years later, as a jazz critic, he joined me to hear big band drummer Buddy Rich. In the tiny dressing room we had an odd encounter.

  • Kingdome City by Playwright Sheri Wilner Theatre

    World Premiere at La Jolla Playhouse

    By: Jack Lyons - Sep 18th, 2014

    The La Jolla Playhouse launched the world premiere of “Kingdome City” by playwright Sheri Wilner directed by Jackson Gay. “Kingdom City” is playwright Wilner’s take on the state of censorship in the United States in the 21st century. Like Arthur Miller before her she uses the metaphor of “The Crucible” to examine thorny problems and issues plaguing American society when it comes to religious issues versus political situations and protected First Amendment rights to free speech.

  • Elvin Jones Word

    Sweating It Out

    By: Charles Giuliano - Sep 16th, 2014

    My first assignment for the daily Herald Traveler was covering Elvin Jones. There was a surprise when I visited his dressing room.

  • Trane Word

    Giant Steps in Boston

    By: Charles Giuliano - Sep 16th, 2014

    Only got to hear Trane once. He died young. Surprised that just one tune comprised the set.

  • Sed Festival Word

    Ancient Egyptian Ritual

    By: Charles Giuliano - Sep 16th, 2014

    On the occasion of his Jubilee Year the Pharaoh was tested in front of the court. Initially there were consequences which eventually evolved into ceremony and ritual.

  • Boston Mayah Walsh on the Arts Opinion

    Reply to Larry Stark

    By: Joyce Linehan - Sep 16th, 2014

    Veteran Boston theatre critic Larry Stark wrote an open letter to Boston Mayor Martin Walsh. He stated his disappointment that campaign promises to the arts community were soon forgotten. We posted his original letter which is linked in this reply from the Mayor's spokesperson longtime arts advocate Joyce Linehan.

  • Road Kill Word

    I Read the News Today Oh Boy

    By: Charles Giuliano - Sep 13th, 2014

    The Globe today read. The driver of a tractor trailer was killed when his vehicle flipped over onto the median on Route 128 near Lexington, State Police said.

  • Weather or Not Word

    Lunch Dates

    By: Charles Giuliano - Sep 13th, 2014

    Planning lunch dates during an era of global warming.

  • Phoenix Theatre in Indianapolis Theatre

    Launching 2014-2015 Season

    By: Melissa Hall - Sep 13th, 2014

    This season the Phoenix Theatre is presenting the various ways we laugh. Humor is how we manage to get through the tragedies and absurdities of life. They've put together a lineup of stories featuring a rich variety of comedic styles.

  • Beef and Boards Announces Season Theatre

    Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis

    By: Melissa Hall - Sep 13th, 2014

    Our Indianapolis contributor and ATCA member, Melissa Hall, is set for another season of dinnert theatre at Beef and Boards. The company is note for lavishly staged productions of popular musicals. As well as decent roast beef.

  • Modern Art in the Berkshires Fine Arts

    Clark Curator David Breslin Part Two

    By: Charles Giuliano - Sep 12th, 2014

    Through October 13 the new special exhition galleries of the Clark Art Instiute feature Make It New: Abstract Painting from the National Gallery of Art 1950-1975. This is part two of a dialogue with Clark curator David Breslin who worked with Harry Cooper of the National Gallery. We discussed how this changes art history and the impact of the exhibition on showing modern art in the Berkshires.

  • Susan Erony’s Redeeming Pessimism Fine Arts

    Trident Gallery Gloucester, Mass.

    By: Matthew Swift - Sep 12th, 2014

    In the heart of downtown Gloucester, a short walk from the renovated and expanded Cape Ann Museum of Art is the ambitious Trident Gallery. Unlike the tourist kitsch of the majority of Gloucester and Rockport galleries this venue speaks to the historic role of Cape Ann as a vibrant modernist art colony. Susan Erony is an example of the small but seminal community of professional artists represented by gallerist Matthew Swift. In his catalogue essay published here he offers an insightful overview of the issues and work of a concerned artist.

  • Modern Theatre at Suffolk University Theatre

    The 2014-2015 Season

    By: Suffolk - Sep 11th, 2014

    The Modern Theatre at Suffolk University announces the programming lineup for its 2014-2015 season, featuring conversation, film, and new and classic plays.

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